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2008 Paul Hobbs Winery Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard Carneros
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2008 Paul Hobbs Winery Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard Carneros

Producer: Paul Hobbs Winery
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: California
Region: Other California
Appellation: Carneros

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97 Points | Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
91 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2010

($75) Bright ruby. Assertive aromas of raspberry, iron and Asian spices. A broad, palate-staining midweight, with silky flavors of red berries, musky brown spices, candied rose and smoky minerals. The gentle tannins add focus to the finish but don't get in the way of the sexy fruit. This is delicious now.

94 Points | Wine Spectator

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Pinot Noir

Adored by critics, prized by collectors, Pinot Noir is one of most tantalizing yet temperamental varietals in the world. For many wine enthusiasts, this is part of the appeal of Pinot -- it doesn't reveal its charms easily. Pinot Noir's virtue also stems from the unique characteristics of the grape. The skins are especially delicate, which accounts for the lighter color and body of finished wine. But, despite the delicacy, the best wines have excellent backbone and...
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